Note that one of the biggest reasons for our success in World War II was pitching in on the homefront. Can you convince the American public to make a sacrifice for the "good of the war"?
In the midst of the Cold War President Eisenhower was campaiging to win the Presidency. Watch some commercials used over the airwaves to sway the public to vote for Stevenson or Eisenhower. Eisenhower v. Stevenson
Develop your own cover and inside story after researching an element of the Cold War you want to learn more about.
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Create a political cartoon related to the Cold War
Enjoy the following videos of some famous Rock and Rollers who " broke" the mold and sent parents deep into prayer!
And we can't forget some of the cleanest and funniest sitcoms developed during this era that we STILL watch today!
JFK
One of the most infamous speeches of JFK during his presidency was the famous "I am a Berliner". Although speculation claims he actually said was it translated to mean "I am a jelly donut", when you look at the mechanics of a native Berliner and that of a person who is not...he actually said it right. Check out the website here for further explanation and then watch the speech yourself. I am a Berliner - Urban Legend
The assassination of JFK is probably one of the most controversial and speculated in all history. Below you will see the actual real footage. Watch carefully and then be prepared to research and debate the many theories.
Based on two foreign conflicts during Kennedy's presidency. Choose one of the following:
Lyndon Johnson was able to support his nickname "Landslide Lyndon" after the easy defeat of Barry Goldwater in the 1964 Election. But it was more than America favoring the Democrats, it was also about Goldwater and his denial of Civil Rights and support for nuclear weaponery in the military. Watch the famous "Daisy" Campaign Commercial that was so controversial it eventually was pulled off the air. Daisy Campaign Commercial
Civil Rights
Here are the other assignments due by the unit's end:
Prepare yourself to complete one of the following projects as an overall assessment of the Vietnam unit: scrapbook, magazine article, collage, guidebook, or comparison, as well as a possible free choice (that must be teacher approved).
Watch a tribute video based on the Kent State Massacre - a well known protest against the Vietnam War.
View this video to trace the inititation of US involvement in the Vietnam War with the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Real footage during the Tet Offensive
Nixon
Based on the scandal that ended his presidency, Nixon's wrong doings were foiled by a confidential informant known as "Deep Throat". Finally, in 2005, he came forward and identified himself to the public. Read the CNN press release.
Based on President Ford and Carter, create a Powerpoint presentation to review their background, domestic and foreign issues they both faced. Use the following website to guide your research. White House.gov - feel free to also use Wikipedia, but vary your sources for research.
Beyond his success as a President, Clinton also had something in common with previous Presidents Johnson and Nixon - impeachment. Based on the following project use the sites suggested to research your assigned president.
Cold War
Culture in the 50's
JFK
LBJ
Civil Rights
Vietnam
Nixon
Ford and Carter
Reagan
HW Bush
Clinton
W Bush
Final Exam
The Election of Barack Obama - 2008
Additional sites to use throughout the semester:
Constitution Facts
We Didn't Start the Fire
What is a political party?
Breaking down the political parties
Presidential Election Commercials from 1952-2008
Guide to Current Events that stimulate discussion
In Honor of Our Veterans